hawthorn
Crataegus lavalleei
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size15 to 25 feet tall10 to 18 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
Hawthorn (Crataegus lavalleei) is a tree for use as a specimen. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 15 to 25 feet tall and 10 to 18 feet wide, so give it plenty of room. White flowers open in late spring.
Pairs well with Anglojap yew, Royal Star star magnolia, and Gladiator ornamental onion.